Transportation Director

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Guernsey, we are a 98-year-old, innovative engineering, architecture and consulting firm dedicated to shaping the future through sustainable and efficient solutions. We are proudly 100% employee-owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), ensuring every team member is a true owner of the company they help build. Unlike partial ownership programs, our full ESOP gives every employee a meaningful stake in our future, driving collaboration, accountability, and shared achievement. Over the past five years, Guernsey has contributed an average of 18% of employee annual compensation toward their ownership in the company. We believe success should be shared with those who create it.

• A culture that values integrity, teamwork, and professional growth
• Opportunities to lead and contribute to game-changing projects
• An ownership mindset—our ESOP structure means your success is our success
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility
• A leadership team that listens and supports your ambitions

Responsibilities

Leadership, Culture & Ownership

• Embraces Guernsey’s ESOP culture by acting like an owner—making decisions that balance growth, risk, people, and long-term firm success
• Owns both performance and culture, setting clear expectations and holding self and others accountable to business, client, and people goals
• Leads with emotional intelligence and respect, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment across multidisciplinary teams
• Communicates with clarity and purpose, aligning teams around strategy, priorities, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Models adaptability, sound judgment, and decisiveness—particularly in complex, fast-moving, or ambiguous situations

Marketing & Client Relations

• Develops growth strategies in new and emerging markets
• Assists with strategic pursuits, including interview preparation and win strategies
• Evaluates and approves go/no-go decisions for project opportunities
• Maintains high-level client relationships and performs regular project debriefs and client check-ins

Staff Development

• Manages multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success from conception through execution, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence
• Coaches and develops staff, providing timely feedback and addressing issues directly to support long-term success and foster professional growth

Public & Government Relations

• Engages with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to advocate for and promote our transportation initiatives
• Represents Guernsey in professional organizations
• Builds and maintains relationships at the political level necessary to support key pursuits

Administrative Leadership

• Develops a business plan and financial metrics for the region
• Oversees contract terms, scopes, and fees to mitigate risk
• Ensures teams are performing at a high level and have accountability to the goals established in the business plan
• Fosters a culture of safety, compliance, and quality control across all transportation initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and PE license required
• 8+ years of engineering experience with increasing responsibility
• At least 4 years of experience supervising or mentoring technical staff
• Strong understanding of business operations, client relations, and team development
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and client service skills
• Deep knowledge of regulations, standards, and quality management practices
• Valid driver’s license, willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel, as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A collaborative and supportive work environment

Essential Physical Functions

• Sit/stand at a desk or computer
• Walk, stoop, stand and move around job sites
• Travel and occasional site visits requiring stooping, standing, and lifting up to 30 lbs
• Frequent communication via phone, video, or in-person meetings
• Ability to focus on digital and paper-based information for extended periods
• Some project-based travel may be required